These resources are just a few of the many available to veterans, and we encourage our community to explore these options and share them with any veterans who may benefit. Supporting those who have served our country is a mission that unites us all, and Kolbe Family Foundation is here to provide resources and guidance wherever we can.
National Resources:
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VA Health Care
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Vet Tix (Veteran Tickets Foundation)
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Website: VetTix.org
Provides free event tickets to active military members, veterans, and their families, helping them enjoy concerts, sports games, and cultural events nationwide.
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SongwritingWith: Soldiers
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Website: songwritingwithsoldiers.org
This therapeutic program pairs veterans with professional songwriters, allowing them to process and share their experiences through music creation.
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Team Rubicon
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Website: teamrubiconusa.org
Offers veterans the opportunity to engage in disaster relief and humanitarian missions, providing both a sense of purpose and an opportunity to use their skills for meaningful community impact.
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The Mission Continues
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Website: missioncontinues.org
Empowers veterans to continue serving by connecting them with community projects and service opportunities in their local areas.
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Wounded Warrior Project
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Website: woundedwarriorproject.org
Offers a wide range of programs supporting wounded veterans, including health, career counseling, benefits assistance, and peer support.
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Hope For The Warriors
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Website: hopeforthewarriors.org
Provides support for post-9/11 veterans and their families in health and wellness, career development, and sports and recreation.
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National Veterans Foundation
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Website: nvf.org
Delivers crisis and information services for veterans, offering a helpline for those needing assistance with VA benefits, mental health support, and more.
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Texas-Based:​
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Texas Veterans Commission
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Website: tvc.texas.gov
Offers assistance with VA claims, education benefits, employment services, and health programs specifically for Texas veterans.
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Combined Arms (Houston, TX)
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Website: combinedarms.us
This Texas-based nonprofit helps veterans transition into civilian life by connecting them with over 170 supportive services, including job placement and mental health resources.
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Lone Star Veterans Association (LSVA)
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Website: lonestarveterans.org
Provides Texas veterans with networking opportunities, career resources, and social events, with a mission to build strong communities of veterans across the state.
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Honor Flight Austin
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Website: honorflightaustin.org
Coordinates trips for veterans from Austin and surrounding areas to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C., giving them an opportunity to share their stories and experiences.
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Warrior Canine Connection
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Website: warriorcanineconnection.org
This organization provides service dogs to veterans with PTSD and mobility impairments. It also offers a therapeutic program that allows veterans to train service dogs, fostering connection and healing.
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Texas Veterans + Family Alliance
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Website: hhs.texas.gov
Offers mental health services and support for veterans and their families across Texas, providing counseling and community-based programs.
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Heroes Night Out (Cedar Park, TX)
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Website: heroesnightout.org
A community resource center in Cedar Park that offers a variety of services, events, and support for veterans and their families, including social gatherings and peer support.
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Veterans Land Board (VLB) of Texas
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Website: vlb.texas.gov
Provides veterans with unique benefits, including low-interest loans for land, housing, and home improvements, as well as Texas State Veterans Cemeteries and nursing homes.
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